Energizer Holdings Looking for Sales Director -Modern Markets NZ at Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

• Amazing Close-Knit Team Culture
• Well known global brand – FMCG
• Opportunity for Growth and Development

This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.

At Energizer Holdings, we are passionate about bringing our brands and products to the world better than anyone else. It’s our passion and drive that makes us proud stewards of iconic brands including Energizer, Eveready, Armor All, A/C Pro, California Scents, Rayovac and STP, part of our broad portfolio of products that millions of consumers know, trust, and rely on every day. When you come to work here, you’ll quickly see that we love what we do, we care about each other, and we continuously learn and improve to meet the needs of our customers and consumers around the world. We have talented colleagues around the world with varied skillsets, backgrounds and experiences, and we embrace this diversity because it’s a big part of what helps us deliver results to grow the company. Whatever your specialty, you’ll find that excelling at Energizer provides opportunities to grow in ways you never expected. We support flexible working arrangements whenever possible.

Position Summary

The Sales Director/Country Manager New Zealand is responsible for leading the commercial operations of the market to deliver budgeted invoiced sales, net sales and gross margin & operating profit. They implement and influence a category management approach that increases category share, drives optimum distribution and develops competitive advantage. They also represent the company with major market customers, suppliers and external contacts and actively contribute to the strategic direction and positive transformation of the business as a core member of the Australia & New Zealand Leadership Team.

Required Skills/Experience & Accountabilities

• Degree or above in Business, or similar discipline.
• Proven experience as a Sales Director or other relevant role (Country Manager).
• A track record in sales and/or marketing and managing relationships with key clients within FMCG.
• Set and achieve the sales, financial planning and customer contribution target for the market’s entire product portfolio in all distribution channels.
• Lead in commercial strategy and preparation of pricing strategy, discounts and other trade terms for the market in line with Global guidance.
• Develop and implement account channel strategies that will lead to transformational growth in priority customer accounts whilst maintaining the base business. Use market analysis to support decision making.
• Manager and deliver major customer tender negotiations.
• Oversee negotiations with customers on promotion planning and execution in store to support the overall performance of the market.
• Responsibility for driving agreed sales and operating planning targets through accurate sales forecast. Submit projected profit and loss for annual business planning.
• Management of the New Zealand Commercial team.
• Create a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across the New Zealand business.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Strong People management skills
• Key NZ retailer knowledge
• In-depth understanding of market research methods and analysis
• Solid knowledge of performance reporting and financial/budgeting processes
• Sound knowledge of Business & Data Analytics software
• Commercial awareness partnered with a strategic mindset

Come join us!

Energizer offers a competitive total rewards package, a fun and inclusive culture and fully flexible working options as well as many opportunities to learn, develop and grow. At Energizer, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute and make an impact every single day. Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Energizer is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people